Under the surface of the ocean, it becomes darker as you go deeper. Which statement explains why this occurs?(1 point)

Responses

More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

More light is transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
More light is transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.

More light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

More light is reflected and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

This means that as you descend into the ocean, more of the light is absorbed by the water, leading to a decrease in overall light intensity.